Lauri Markkanen signed his extension with the Utah Jazz on Wednesday, taking the biggest NBA rumor mill name off of the board. Who is the next big-name player who might shake free, and is there a chance the Sixers could acquire them? Devon Givens, Derek Bodner, and Kyle Neubeck take a look at the NBA landscape and assess where the market turns now …

Joel Embiid has looked off the pace physically despite having some positive moments for Team USA. Charles Barkley believes this should be a wake-up call for Embiid to get in better shape — is he right? Devon Givens, Derek Bodner, and Kyle Neubeck discuss Barkley’s appearance on Paul George’s podcast, Olympic basketball, and what criticism is fair r…

It’s time for a Sixers mailbag! Listeners and readers asked about the best Sixers not to make an All-Star team, the best and worst offseasons in team history, whether you care about the NBA Cup, and whether the Kawhi Leonard shot actually prevented the Sixers from winning a championship. Derek Bodner, Devon Givens, and Kyle Neubeck discuss a number…

It’s late August, Paul George is a Sixer, and there isn’t much going on. So the PHLY Sixers crew are hosting their first edition of Sixers Jeopardy, where they’ll be quizzed on Allen Iverson, Wilt Chamberlain, Julius Erving, and other luminaries from Sixers history. Kyle Neubeck hosts as Derek Bodner and Devon Givens test their NBA knowledge in a c…

Davis Bertans is a rumored free agent target of the Sixers for one of their last roster spots. Does he make sense to bring in next to Joel Embiid, Paul George, and Tyrese Maxey? Devon Givens, Derek Bodner, and Kyle Neubeck discuss whether Daryl Morey should sign Bertans, George Niang’s thoughts on Ben Simmons, and Joel Embiid being benched for Team…

Zach Berman joins Derek Bodner to break down the Sixers’ offseason, going over his takeaways from Joel Embiid’s performance with Team USA so far this summer, going over how Joel Embiid can flip the narrative on his legacy, and breaking down what additional reinforcements the Sixers might need as they pursue a title this season. Learn more about you…

The Rumph Classic has been a celebration of Philadelphia basketball for the last 19 years. Mike Morak, who has been involved with the event since the beginning, joins the show to talk about the importance of keeping Danny Rumph’s legacy alive. Devon Givens, Derek Bodner, and Kyle Neubeck discuss Philly’s hoops legacy in addition to Tyrese Maxey’s a…

Joel Embiid and Team USA scored a huge opening victory over Serbia to begin their run at the 2024 Paris Olympics. But the big man struggled early and was sent to the bench quickly — could he lose playing time as they move deeper? Devon Givens, Derek Bodner, and Kyle Neubeck discuss what went wrong for Embiid in his first game at the Olympics. Learn…

Paul George, Caleb Martin, Eric Gordon, and Andre Drummond will battle with holdover Sixers for spots in Nick Nurse’s rotation. What will his team set up like to open the season? Devon Givens, Derek Bodner, and Kyle Neubeck make their predictions with 13 roster spots filled, as they try to envision how the team will set up around Tyrese Maxey and J…

After signing Paul George and reinforcing the lineup with Caleb Martin, Andre Drummond, and other good role players, do the Sixers need to win it all right away? Derek Bodner, Devon Givens, and Kyle Neubeck discuss the idea of Philly being championship or bust this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

Tyrese Maxey has his new contract and has already shown Joel Embiid, Daryl Morey, and his Sixers teammates that he’s ready to lead the franchise into the future. Devon Givens and Kyle Neubeck discuss Maxey’s recent press conference, and then analyze Joel Embiid’s progress with Team USA in addition to Gilbert Arenas’ comments on Embiid. Learn more a…

Paul George had his arrival press conference in Philadelphia and shared plenty about his relationship with Joel Embiid, the future of Tyrese Maxey, and why Philadelphia is the best place for him to try to win a title. Devon Givens and Kyle Neubeck discuss their takeaways from George’s opening presser and Maxey’s own meeting with the media. They als…

Jared McCain saved his best Summer League half for the Sixers’ final game in Las Vegas vs. the Boston Celtics, and Joel Embiid has proven that bad takes will follow him to Team USA this summer. Devon Givens, Derek Bodner, and Kyle Neubeck discuss the end of Summer League, Jeff Dowtin’s new two-way contract, and another round of Embiid takes followi…

From Precious Achiuwa to Gordon Hayward to Tyus Jones, there are a lot of well-known players left in the free agent pool. Can the Sixers make another key addition or two, or will the end of roster spots be used on younger players? Devon Givens and Kyle Neubeck discuss the remaining free agents on the market and who their favorite fits left are. Lea…

The Sixers’ new arena plans in Center City need to begin moving forward this fall, or those plans may change. A new report suggests New Jersey officials, including Governor Phil Murphy, are trying to convince Josh Harris and Co. to build in Camden, New Jersey. Devon Givens and Kyle Neubeck discuss the potential fallout of the move and what they’ve …

Daryl Morey prioritized flexibility for the Sixers heading into this offseason, and the team’s patience landed them Paul George, Caleb Martin, Andre Drummon and others for nothing more than cap space. Was their offseason a success? Devon Givens and Kyle Neubeck discuss Philadelphia’s offseason to date. They also touch on Joel Embiid’s third game fo…

Jared McCain is shooting just 26.6% from the field, and 21.9% from 3-point range, in his five summer league appearances for the Summer Sixers, as the 16th pick in the 2024 draft has struggled to find any kind of rhythm or consistency in his first taste of professional basketball. How much of these struggles relate to the jump in competition from co…